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S585 FVE

1998 Chevrolet Astro

White Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,170 mi
Last recorded176,170 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Astro110,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 FVE
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 176,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 174,111 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 167,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fog lamp lens repaired with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 159,550 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 146,205 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 139,121 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 139,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 133,227 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 133,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 127,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded attached to front crossmember (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,633 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front cross member (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 116,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

water leak from engine

Fail 17 Jun 2015 116,128 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

water leak from engine

Pass 7 May 2014 115,285 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 115,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2013 114,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT JUDDER ON FRONT BRAKES O/S AND N/S

Fail 1 May 2013 114,246 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT JUDDER ON FRONT BRAKES O/S AND N/S

Pass 5 Apr 2012 111,201 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 111,201 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 106,523 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 101,950 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Astro?

Based on 6,740 MOT tests across 567 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,155
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
567
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 266
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 169
Steering pivot point has excessive play 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 137
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S585 FVE is a 1998 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 110,437 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Astro fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S585 FVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Astro typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S585 FVE is a 1998 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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